Was the stay worth it? In feeling, absolutely — the rooms are generous, the facilities sparkle in the ways guests describe, and the whole complex carries that Ontario weekend electricity. I left recharged rather than drained, which is my favourite kind of casino-hotel math.

Evenings here unfurl. The floor opens wide, shows draw a buzz, and the building seems to lean into entertainment without losing its polish. I loved drifting from a late swim idea to dinner to a little play on the slots, all without putting on a coat.

Room light, then the small mercies

The room struck me first with scale and cleanliness — big, bright, ready. The bed invited an early collapse; the bathroom kept water pressure honest and the counter clear. Staff sealed the memory: one quick lobby question answered with a smile and exact directions, the kind of tiny interaction that tells you the house culture is warm.